Really worth going into the City. We took the 10 euro(return) City shuttle bus from the Port which is about 30 mins from the city. Recommend the Guggenheim Museum then a walk along the riverbank to old town;[ narrow pretty streets] then ... Read More

Really worth going into the City. We took the 10 euro(return) City shuttle bus from the Port which is about 30 mins from the city. Recommend the Guggenheim Museum then a walk along the riverbank to old town;[ narrow pretty streets] then catch the cheap electric tram back from the Old town tram stop(Ribberia) near the Market.[ Old Town] back to the Guggenheim and it was a short walk to the shuttle bus to the ship. Read Less

Loved the city. We booked Guggenheim tickets well in advance, so took the cruise shuttle bus into the city and easily did the museum in 2 hours right at 10 when it opened. We then took the funicular up the hill to a great overlook, then ... Read More

Loved the city. We booked Guggenheim tickets well in advance, so took the cruise shuttle bus into the city and easily did the museum in 2 hours right at 10 when it opened. We then took the funicular up the hill to a great overlook, then came back down and walked along the river to old town for tapas and vino. We want to come back and spend at least 3 or 4 days in the future to explore more. Read Less

Guggenheim Museum is a mush see for art and architecture lovers. The trams easy to use, is worth getting the tram into the old part of town. There is a great food market there that also has tapas and wine bars. The food was fantastic, was ... Read More

Guggenheim Museum is a mush see for art and architecture lovers. The trams easy to use, is worth getting the tram into the old part of town. There is a great food market there that also has tapas and wine bars. The food was fantastic, was great to share Saturday Market day with the locals. Read Less

Loved Bilbao, no need for an excursion, the shuttle takes you into town and theres so much to do Dont miss the Guggenheim or Old Town...Get the pixtos and drink away while you eat for free!!!

Loved Bilbao, no need for an excursion, the shuttle takes you into town and theres so much to do Dont miss the Guggenheim or Old Town...Get the pixtos and drink away while you eat for free!!! Read Less

Skipped the 15.60euro shuttle and got the local Metro into town (20 mins walk from ship) for just 1.70 euros, then bought a 10euro Bizcaia ticket for 24 hours unlimited travel on buses, trams, Metro, suburban trains, and funicular railway. ... Read More

Skipped the 15.60euro shuttle and got the local Metro into town (20 mins walk from ship) for just 1.70 euros, then bought a 10euro Bizcaia ticket for 24 hours unlimited travel on buses, trams, Metro, suburban trains, and funicular railway. Nice parks in the centre apart from the river and Guggenheim museum, and superb views from the top of the funicular, and from the riverside art of the tram route. Read Less

Great city amazing architecture. So many shops. Guggenheim is a great experience. Get there early and see the mist around the lake surrounding the museum a very sci-vi effect. Recommend the tour of the football ground history museum ... Read More

Great city amazing architecture. So many shops. Guggenheim is a great experience. Get there early and see the mist around the lake surrounding the museum a very sci-vi effect. Recommend the tour of the football ground history museum not only about the football but the people. Had a tasty tapas in an old bar near the stadium very cheap . Read Less

The ship's shuttle took us into central Bilbao about 500 yards from the Guggenheim. What a fantastic piece of architecture, inside and out. A must to visit. Busy city with an old town to explore.

The ship's shuttle took us into central Bilbao about 500 yards from the Guggenheim. What a fantastic piece of architecture, inside and out. A must to visit. Busy city with an old town to explore. Read Less

Travelled into Bilbao on our own steam, which was lovely. Saw plenty of Getxo (the actual port) which was beautiful, with a stunning, quiet, empty beach, then took the train to Bilbao. A beautiful city- nice riverside, and a lovely old ... Read More

Travelled into Bilbao on our own steam, which was lovely. Saw plenty of Getxo (the actual port) which was beautiful, with a stunning, quiet, empty beach, then took the train to Bilbao. A beautiful city- nice riverside, and a lovely old town. Well worth a visit, and lovely to do without the official excursions if you don't mind some walking. Read Less

Guggenheim Museum more impressive on the outside than the inside. Lovely riverside walk. Old city a bit oppressive with some unsavoury types but we didn’t experience any problems. Easy to get lost in the narrow streets of the old city - ... Read More

Guggenheim Museum more impressive on the outside than the inside. Lovely riverside walk. Old city a bit oppressive with some unsavoury types but we didn’t experience any problems. Easy to get lost in the narrow streets of the old city - had to get a cab back to the shuttle bus stop. Read Less